Inoculants

Optimizing Iron

One of the ever-present challenges to even the most experienced foundry-man is the selection of the best Inoculation combination of elements and practice to optimize and achieve the required cast metal structure and matrix.

While there are several permutations and combinations of various elements to achieve desired results in a single homogenous addition, Barium containing inoculants are amongst the most popular as, in combination with certain elements, they are generally suited both for the inoculation of gray and ductile iron.

Recarburisers

Raising the Bar on Pure Carbon

Electrode Graphite turning & borings are long accepted as being one of the best sources of carbon for increasing & fine-tuning carbon pick-up in molten metal. This is particularly so in the case of SG iron due to the extremely low sulphur content in the material which is normally specified in range of 0.02% - 0.06% and typically ranges in or around 0.03%